The weather in January in Punta Arenas

It's cool in January in Punta Arenas with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 8°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Punta Arenas, Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2015, Punta Arenas reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Punta Arenas is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 19 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Punta Arenas

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Punta Arenas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Punta Arenas New York
Average temperature 14°C 5°C
Max. temperature 17°C 11°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 19 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 7 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Punta Arenas with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Punta Arenas is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Punta Arenas, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Punta Arenas

Temperature in January in Punta Arenas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Punta Arenas, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Punta Arenas

Total precipitation in January in Punta Arenas over the years

Daily UV index in January in Punta Arenas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Punta Arenas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Punta Arenas

The weather in January in Punta Arenas is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to Punta Arenas? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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The days were clear and mostly cool, around 15 degrees. Ideal weather conditions for active recreation with frequent high winds. However, the evenings became considerably colder.— This text is automatically translated to English

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The weather was as calm,just like autumn in the Netherlands you could do without your winter coat with off and sun. For me it felt like late summer but in the evening it cooled down considerably.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Punta Arenas by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Punta Arenas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.